History & Culture in England

Discover 175 history & culture in England.

Charlwood, England

Lowfield Heath Windmill

A group of committed locals restored this centuries-old windmill to its original condition.

Burgh Saint Peter, England

The Tower of St Mary's Church

The story behind this uniquely-shaped tower involves ancient empires, local legends, and new words.

London, England

The Meeting Place

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.

Redcliffe, England

The St Mary Redcliffe Chaotic Pendulum

The unpredictability of this pendulum's movements has drawn visitors to this magnificent church for decades.

London, England

Wellington Arch

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.

Todmorden, England

Mount Cross

A rare example of a gritstone cross in this region of the United Kingdom.

London, England

Fulham Pottery Kiln

Crafted by one of the first makers of stoneware in England.

Ipswich, England

The Famous Giles Family

These iconic characters honor Carl Giles, who brought humor to newspaper readers for almost 50 years.

London, England

Dog and Pot Sculpture

A recreation of a sign that Charles Dickens used to see on his walk home.

London, England

Thomas Becket Plaque

Near the site where the English Archbishop was born, you can find an emblem in the shape of a pilgrim's badge.

Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Lindisfarne, the Holy Island

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

London, England

Stationers' Hall

This building contains a door only used by members of the royal family.

Somerset, England

Castle Cary Round House

One of the best-preserved examples of an old town lock-up in the country.

Canterbury, England

Geoffrey Chaucer Statue

Inspired by Thomas Stothard's painting of the "Journey to Canterbury," albeit with Canterbury natives.

Salisbury, England

Figsbury Ring

Several Iron Age artifacts were discovered during excavations of this ancient site.

London, England

Alcove From Old London Bridge

Before becoming a poet John Keats studied here to become a surgeon.